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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.24, 1,333.38 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.24, 1,333.38 and 376.12 is: 563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.24 : 1,333.38 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.24/1,333.38 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.24x = 1,333.38 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.24x = 501,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,510.89/889.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.98

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